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Remembering Mary A. Brink

Mary A. Brink, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. She is survived by her sister, Roberta Meeker; 11 nieces and nephews, 20 great nieces and nephews. Mary was very involved in Olivet United Brethren/Methodist Church and most recently has been involved in St. Paul United Methodist Church. Mary enjoyed volunteering.  She was a dedicated employee of Steelcase for 30 years: after her retirement she belonged to Steelcase Retirees. She enjoyed bowling, playing tennis, gardening, embroidery and hand work. She traveled extensively from a young age (inspired by her father), later with family and friends by car, trains, and airplanes in the United States and throughout Europe. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 11 at 11 am at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE with Pastor Tommy Boutell officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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Nan was such a lovely woman. I met her in 2005, when our GRASP ministry moved into the Olivet Church building. Her enthusiastic support for our ministry was greatly appreciated. I enjoyed our conversations at Thursday Bible Study, and stories about Steelcase, A&P, Olivet Church and growing up in the neighborhood.

— Michael Marshall

My memories are of working with "Nan" at Steelcase. She worked in accounting, and could balance millions of dollar accounts better than anyone. As I recall, she also suffered from migraine headaches....but was always conscientious about her job and a pleasure to work with.

— Jerry DeMaagd

Great memories of bowling with Mary many, many years ago at Park Lanes on the "church" league. We had a lot of fun times. RIP Sweet Mary.

— Dodie and Dave Holst

Mary was well known and well liked at Olvet church.MY MOM AND DAD SANG IN THE CHOIR AND MY FATHER WORKED ON THE CHURCH BOOKS EVERY NIGHT...Jim and Alice Plugge. I played on the basketball team with Bob Haan...She was very friendly as was every one at that church ...Blessings to the family...Don

— donald c plugge

Maryanna was part of the foundation of my faith. I've always been grateful for her example.

— Kathy Ahrens

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— Kathy Ahrens

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